Karachi, the bustling metropolis, faces significant traffic disruptions today due to ongoing protests and dharnas organized by Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen in reaction to the Parachinar incident. To facilitate commuters, Karachi Traffic Police have issued a detailed advisory on road closures and alternate routes.
Key Road Closures in Karachi
- MA Jinnah Road
- Status: Closed near Numaish Chowrangi.
- Alternate Routes: Traffic is being diverted from 45 Congress to PP Chowrangi and from Guru Mandir to Soldier Bazaar. Vehicles can also use Society Signal towards Corridor-3 and Britto Road.
- Abul Hasan Isphahani Road
- Status: Both sides closed near Abbas Town.
- Alternate Routes: Vehicles are being rerouted through Paradise Bakery to Faria Chowk and inner streets. From Ranger Cut, traffic is redirected to the service road towards Punjab Adda.
- Five Star Chowrangi
- Status: Completely closed.
- Alternate Routes: Traffic is being managed through nearby service roads.
- University Road
- Status: Closed between Metro Shopping Center and Samama towards NIPA.
- Alternate Routes: Inner streets are being used to redirect vehicles.
- Shahrah-e-Faisal
- Status: Closed on both sides near Kala Chhapra.
- Alternate Routes: Traffic from Madam Signal is redirected towards Shah Faisal Colony Bridge. Vehicles from Drigh Road are being diverted to Rashid Minhas Road, while traffic from Millennium is rerouted towards the city via Drigh Road.
- National Highway
- Status: Malir 15 Bridge towards Quaidabad is closed.
- Alternate Routes: Traffic is being redirected from Malir Halt to Model Colony. Vehicles from Manzil Pump are diverted to Younas Chowrangi and Dawood Chowrangi towards the industrial area.
Advisory for Commuters
The Karachi Traffic Police urge citizens to:
- Exercise patience and avoid protest-affected areas.
- Opt for alternate routes to prevent inconvenience.
- Refrain from unnecessary travel in the affected zones.
Stay updated on traffic conditions through official channels to ensure smooth commuting during the dharna in Karachi today.
